Semolina flour

[Randyjr.]

I'm new to boilies. I've read in a number of recipies that Semolina flour should be used. What is this and why is this recommended for carp?

[sparcebag]

Its a fine flour from the heart of the kernal,I've looked for it and never found it.Try posting in the receipes section at the bottom of menu list.......Hop to; cooking & sharing receipes

[Ralph Wiggum]

It's used to make pasta. I would think a place like Byerly's would have it if Cub or Rainbow do not.

[DEADhead]

otherwise go to a natural foods store or co-op; they should semolina. heck you might even find it at the bulk food bins at Cub or Rainbow.

[UncleKes]

Semolina Flour is also commonly called "FARINA". It is commonly sold in the USA under the name "CREAM OF WHEAT".

[MOBY RICHARD*]

According to Websters;

semolina; the small hard grains Triticum durum (durum wheat) or other hard wheat, left after sieving, and used to make macaroni, puddings, etc.

farina; flour or meal made from, wheat, nuts, starchy roots,sea moss,etc. In Britain; starch, especially potato starch.

One of several ingredients in Malt o Meal is, wheat farina.

I don't have a box of Cream of Wheat, but on their HSOforum it gives an interesting history, and says it is made from wheat farina, but not a lot of details.

According to Wikipedia;

"Semolina from softer types of wheat (usually steel cut), is almost white in color. In the United States it has come to be known by the trade name, Cream of Wheat'

I know that several pasta brands tout, made from 100% Semolina, one of them is Creamette brand.

[Randyjr.]

Thanks for the information. I'll give it a go. Wife and I tried some simple Boilie recipies yesterday and got the kids involved; that is a great and messy thing to do with kids on a cold afternoon.

[DEADhead]

be sure to post the results of your boilies. Great family activity; nice going!

[erickol]

I have made a couple of boilie recipes with semolina, found at my local co-op. Like someone already said, it is "pasta" flour. Semolina makes a harder long lasting boilie. The recent batch I made with corn meal and some other odds-n-ends is gonna catch carp, but it is more likely to split when I rig it than if I were to have used semolina in the mix.

I think Whole Foods has it in bulk, but you might want to call first because I can't remember.

[HuskerBen]

Semolina is available at most natural foods stores (Whole Foods, co-ops) and it can be found at Rainbow, Cub, etc. They might not have it in bulk, but Bob's Red Mill makes a 24oz bag that you might find in the baking section.

[erickol]

Bob's Red Mill, that's what I've used, and I suppose that's the most I've spent on any part of a recipe.

By the way, that Bob's Red Mill Scottish oatmeal is great stuff (I'm not talking fishing here). I could live off of it!

[Randyjr.]

Excellent information. Thanks for the posts.

[HuskerBen]

 Originally Posted By: erickol

By the way, that Bob's Red Mill Scottish oatmeal is great stuff (I'm not talking fishing here). I could live off of it!

You should try the muesli. Nice.

I've actually met Bob. But I won't hijack.

[erickol]

I ate the Muselli for dinner last night (more like a late snack). I'd shake his hand and say "thanks for the good grains".